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INDIANA WIRE

Bill would put more restrictions on teen drivers

FSSA streamlining welfare application process

NORTHERN INDIANA

Gary Post-Tribune

Rail deal hits roadblock

Times of Northwest Indiana

St. John council adopts budget

Public can provide input on NW Indiana's future

E.C. sets '09 budget, anticipates state cuts

EDITORIAL: Smoking ban merits more study

South Bend Tribune

St. Joseph County may amend tax abatement bill

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Care providers settle Medicaid hire cases

COLUMN: Daniels is on short list of Republicans to watch

EDITORIAL: Schools at a crossroads

EDITORIAL: A life of public service

Lafayette Journal and Courier

WL, county look to fill board openings

EDITORIAL: Let the people decide the tax caps issue

CENTRAL INDIANA

Indianapolis Star

Residents decry township board's proposed pay hike

EDITORIAL: Paycheck gets fatter, reasons to exist thinner

Muncie Star Press

EDITORIAL: Hoosier on the Hill could lead GOP out of desert

Terre Haute Tribune-Star

CNN analyst Toobin talks politics, Supreme Court at ISU

TH City Council votes to approve 2009 budget

SOUTHERN INDIANA

Louisville Courier-Journal

Activists accuse Jeff school officials of racism

INDIANA WIRE

Ruling expected Tuesday in Hoosier Energy lawsuit

New Indiana budget could be tough on schools

Up to 2,444 layoffs coming to Indiana steel plant

State jobless rate 6.4%; RV, auto sectors ailing

NORTHERN INDIANA

Gary Post-Tribune

Hammond gets budget OK from County Council

Gary workers return to full week, pay

County cuts raises for sheriff

Taxing question: How much to pay assessor's workers?

Soliday calls for Valpo schools meeting

Times of Northwest Indiana

Former mayor honored by chamber

Ross Township Fire Service seeks funds for equipment

EDITORIAL: Let voters streamline government

South Bend Tribune

COLUMN: These turkeys are roasted to perfection

EDITORIAL: Hold off on abatement law

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Henry family patriarch, 82, dies

Legislators hamstrung by revenue

EDITORIAL: Lawmaking preview

EDITORIAL: Commissioners clueless about proposed raise

Lafayette Journal and Courier

After election loss, former TSC chief enjoys retirement

Cities push for healthier workers

EDITORIAL: New juvenile center might be too much

CENTRAL INDIANA

Indianapolis Star

Battle lines form over decision on tax caps

Indiana schools could face budget cuts

'No money, no problems,' says Kenley

State panel backs Judge Grant Hawkins' removal from office

Ex-official accused of embezzling $36,600

COLUMN: Let us pray lawmakers will heed us

EDITORIAL: City playing Santa? Ho, ho, hold on a minute

Anderson Herald Bulletin

State changes welfare system rules

EDITORIAL: License policy needs changed

EDITORIAL: Animal control panel needs to be advisory

Muncie Star Press

Errington to be ranking health group member

Fight Blight: City hopes to turn tide against blight

Richmond Palladium-Item

EDITORIAL: Pence provides compass for Republicans

EDITORIAL: Fees for fire runs could set troubling precedent

Terre Haute Tribune-Star

Harrison Township trustee to resign Dec. 1

SOUTHERN INDIANA

Evansville Courier & Press

EDITORIAL: Sunday sales

EDITORIAL: Sewers Before Stadium

Louisville Courier-Journal

Daniels focused on state's enviable fiscal status

INDIANA WIRE

Auto industry woes hitting Kokomo area

NORTHERN INDIANA

Gary Post-Tribune

Trash-to-gas plant approved

EDITORIAL: Police, fire personnel should be protected

Times of Northwest Indiana

Mayor's aide to assist in creating database

NWI legislator relinquishes seats

Trustee: RDA directive an unfunded mandate

EDITORIAL: Bus service must be regional

South Bend Tribune

Indiana certifies St. Joseph County's 2008 budget

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Board OKs 2% raises for library staff

EDITORIAL: Water report in context

Lafayette Journal and Courier

WL weighs options after council denies tax increase

EDITORIAL: Automakers need a new business plan

CENTRAL INDIANA

Indianapolis Star

Happy holidays; here's the tax bill

Sledding hill plan is grounded

Indiana lands on group's Top 50 list of mercury emitters

COLUMN: For the GOP, a page from Daniels' playbook

EDITORIAL: Give us something to believe in: clear rules

Muncie Star Press

FSSA plans event today at Ivy Tech

EDITORIAL: Street department situation is a sign of things to come

Richmond Palladium-Item

Ruling stymies police union

Terre Haute Tribune-Star

Candidates impacted by Hatch Act say federal law needs revision

SOUTHERN INDIANA

Evansville Courier & Press

EDITORIAL: Daylight Time

Louisville Courier-Journal

New Albany council approves budget

NATIONAL

Washington Post

The Friday Line: Ten Republicans To Watch

NORTHERN INDIANA

Gary Post-Tribune

Lawmakers push for recall law

Gary Council chief of staff ousted

County board backs tax cap amendment

Porter County commissioner, coroner at odds

EDITORIAL: Lake should delay ethanol plant decision

Times of Northwest Indiana

Lake Commissioners perform triage on new consulting contracts

Hammond on downward tax spiral

Greater convenience sought for voters

EDITORIAL; Little Cal panel needs kick-start

South Bend Tribune

Mishawaka weighs (and measures) department merger with St. Joseph County

EDITORIAL: Learning from the election

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Lawmakers pushing change face hurdles

Allen officials urge pay hikes

Pence picked to push GOP views

Prosecutor snubs probe of Richard-era contract

Lafayette Journal and Courier

WL says no to tax increase measure

Smoking ban would affect all

EDITORIAL: Recount will satisfy voters, candidates

CENTRAL INDIANA

Indianapolis Star

BMV gives in -- a little -- on 'God' plates

'This is a time of renewal and regrounding for Republicans'

COLUMN: Institution's return a win for Indiana

EDITORIAL: Smoking out a lack of will to take on Big Tobacco

Muncie Star Press

Muncie to cut back on snow plowing

Pearson sworn in as state representative

Richmond Palladium-Item

GOP will select new councilman to fill post

EDITORIAL: Delay might improve bad auto bailout

Terre Haute Tribune-Star

Mayor maintains he did not violate Little Hatch Act in seeking office

SOUTHERN INDIANA

Evansville Courier & Press

EDITORIAL: Smoking ban

Louisville Courier-Journal

Big Four ramp design decision near

Council vote set on budget cuts

INDIANA WIRE

House leader says traditional GOP values strong

Indiana legislators gather amid budget worries

NORTHERN INDIANA

Times of Northwest Indiana

Indiana legislators confront bleak economic times

Tribute to black Hoosiers takes back seat to Harrison bust

Valpo board hopes to avoid budget deficit

Porter County commissioners back tax cap

Elected county officials to get raises

COLUMN: Doing the safety dance in Valparaiso

South Bend Tribune

Deputy assessor charged

Bauer reelected Speaker of House

South Bend Mayor defends staff size

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Legislators ready for tough session

City passes budget as pay raises are tossed

Citilink gets OK to seek tax hike

EDITORIAL: Little chance for casino

Lafayette Journal and Courier

Polles requests recount

Aquatic facility fees up for next year

CENTRAL INDIANA

Indianapolis Star

BMV is sued for rejecting 'BE GODS' license plate

U.S. Rep. Mike Pence of Indiana to get House GOP's No. 3 leadership job

General Assembly: Thorny issues are looming

Clergy-led prayer returns to House

Protest over prayer ban leads to man's arrest

UAW members rally in support of industry bailout plan

COLUMN: Tax cut won't buy much, but it's a nice idea

COLUMN: Don't lose steam on property tax cap

EDITORIAL: Don't let pump-price dive derail transit progress

Anderson Herald Bulletin

Council eyes trash rate increase, new fees

County legislators return to General Assembly

Terre Haute Tribune-Star

Burke regrets not double-checking rivals' eligibility

SOUTHERN INDIANA

Evansville Courier & Press

Korb challenging Melcher's election as commissioner

UE panel discussion to focus on race, Obama's election

Tough session ahead

Louisville Courier-Journal

Some 'new kids' on the block

INDIANA WIRE

Honda dedicates Indiana car assembly plant

Appeals court upholds Indiana's 'God' plates

NORTHERN INDIANA

Gary Post-Tribune

Council increases 2009 funds for vote office

Times of Northwest Indiana

Gary lays off 13 firefighters

Fire chief's pay raise latest budget hurdle

Special election would cost taxpayers

Council rejects election changes

EDITORIAL: State should help fund trauma centers

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Strings urged for Big 3 aid

'In God We Trust' tag survives 2nd challenge

COLUMN: City needs compromise on budget

EDITORIAL: No consensus on immigration

Lafayette Journal and Courier

Faculty senate condemns offensive graffiti

City previews long-term sewer plan

Savings options now available to sheriff's department

Emergency medical committee considers its study a job well done

CENTRAL INDIANA

Indianapolis Star

Council gets plan to trim assessors' pay

Clerk criticized after ballots found on shelf

Stadium advocate wins Indy's highest civic honor

Greensburg plant to roll out Civics run on natural gas

Anderson Herald Bulletin

Pence looks to lead Conference

Muncie Star Press

EDITORIAL: We should not allow American automakers to fail

Richmond Palladium-Item

EDITORIAL: Smoking ban deserves uniform action

Terre Haute Tribune-Star

Ex-mayoral hopeful steps into election fray

SOUTHERN INDIANA

Evansville Courier & Press

State Legislature prepares for writing a difficult budget

EDITORIAL: Obama and guns

Louisville Courier-Journal

Budget challenges await session

21 will be questioned in Jeff vote-fraud claims

INDIANA WIRE

Daniels, lawmakers looking at tight budget

Ethanol industry faces slump with falling prices

Activists press on energy issue

NORTHERN INDIANA

Gary Post-Tribune

Will Obama's coattails shift Hoosier politics?

Historic election boosts sense of inclusion

Um, it's a rooster, not a chicken

Times of Northwest Indiana

County seeking investment help

Lawmaker wants to tie traffic fines to trauma care

EDITORIAL; Build levees, not more excuses

EDITORIAL: Consider toll option for Illiana

COLUMN: Decisions threatened by federal budget cuts

South Bend Tribune

Group lobbying to allow Indiana alcohol sales on Sundays

COLUMN: You heard it here: Mitch is no Palin

Michigan City News-Dispatch

EDITORIAL: Reducing gov't

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Henry, council dispute budget as vote looms

Write-in candidate feels neglected

A casino in Fort Wayne?

Charter schools: Green zone

Gun ruling unlikely to affect cases in Indiana

EDITORIAL: City's budget deadlock

Lafayette Journal and Courier

Average homeowner's tax bill down 28%

Monticello slots $78,000 to build a brand name

Bayh, Lugar reflect uncertainty about help for Big 3

Provisional voters back Truitt

EDITORIAL: Smoking ban bill deserves a fair hearing

CENTRAL INDIANA

Indianapolis Star

It's Capitol or bust: Hoosiers among the thousands seeking tickets to Obama inauguration

President? No thanks, Daniels says

Hoosiers split over alcohol sales on Sunday, poll finds

County residents may get a break on income taxes

Economy nixes talk of Honda expansion

Anderson Herald Bulletin

LUGAR: Helps on food issues

LUGAR: Senator content with mentoring role

Muncie Star Press

Lugar proud of earmark for food bank

Richmond Palladium-Item

Fire dept. fees would help budget woes

CAFO answers may not come until 2009

EDITORIAL: A fresh start raises hopes for governing

Terre Haute Tribune-Star

Election Board certifies vote totals

EDITORIAL: 2007 Mayoral election challenge disruptive, unnecessary

SOUTHERN INDIANA

Evansville Courier & Press

Warrick County Republicans, Democrats have seats to fill

Louisville Courier-Journal

Gamble on Southern Indiana casino paid off

Judge tells city: Pay the lawyers

Review of ballots extends Mathes' lead in Harrison

INDIANA WIRE

Illiana Expressway study nearly complete

Ind. board acts on Casino Aztar license transfer

Court overturns 2007 Terre Haute mayoral election

NORTHERN INDIANA

Gary Post-Tribune

ACORN voter registration flap all but fizzles

EDITORIAL: New lakefront park is government success

Times of Northwest Indiana

Error discovered in tax rates

EDITORIAL: County layoffs needed

South Bend Tribune

Inauguration a hot ticket

St. Joseph County treasurer asks state to alter property tax bill pay dates

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Audit faults city consulting deal

Lafayette Journal and Courier

West Side grad part of Obama transition team

Provisional ballots being counted today

Lafayette budget has council's OK

EDITORIAL: Polles serving the party or the voters?

CENTRAL INDIANA

Indianapolis Star

Indy native may serve as Biden's chief of staff

EDITORIAL: A checklist to help Daniels get mission accomplished

EDITORIAL: Strong leadership required to calm Americans' fears

Muncie Star Press

Muncie might be forced to declare an economic emergency

EDITORIAL: Daniels will move forward with local government reforms

Terre Haute Tribune-Star

Indiana Court of Appeals nullifies 2007 Terre Haute mayoral election

Bennett says city situation normal

Neither Burke, Bennett seem surprised by ruling

City Council plans business as usual despite court decision

It's not over yet: Bennett says legal team reviewing options

Election officials face possible special election after ruling

COLUMN: For Terre Haute, nothing is impossible in 2008

INDIANA WIRE

Lugar says good relationship with Obama will go on

NORTHERN INDIANA

Gary Post-Tribune

Tax credit aims to spark homeowner solar use

EDITORIAL: City Council wrongly doles out tax money

Times of Northwest Indiana

Declining revenue squeeze forces Lake County layoffs

Porter County tax bills on target for early December

Lawmaker prods state for audit

EDITORIAL: Ethics panel needs to ride past sunset

South Bend Tribune

St. Joseph County Council passes 2009 budget

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Indiana insolvent on jobless insurance

A state smoking ban?

Auto fix splits officials

Legislators pressed for tickets to inaugural

EDITORIAL: Protecting children

Lafayette Journal and Courier

Juvenile center funds OK'd

Work continues on provisional ballots

EDITORIAL: Obama's sole focus must be the economy

CENTRAL INDIANA

Indianapolis Star

Longtime Marion County probate Judge Charles Deiter dies

Event is very dear to Ballard

How we voted

Government-streamlining group eyes other elected offices

Anderson Herald Bulletin

City, county try to attract Asian development

Muncie Star Press

Surprise, Surprise: City property inventory leads to discoveries

SOUTHERN INDIANA

Louisville Courier-Journal

Floyd income tax clears first hurdle

INDIANA WIRE

Edwards speaks about Obama, Clinton but not affair

NORTHERN INDIANA

Gary Post-Tribune

Gary City Council heading to Orlando conference

Merrillville council votes tonight on stormwater fee

Gary parks budget cuts stall city plan

Budget cut deadline looming for Lake County Council

Times of Northwest Indiana

Lake county judge named to state commission

Township could pay more for fire service

Election triggers gun debate

Mayor, judge call on residents to support old and new veterans

COLUMN: Do voters want change or status quo?

COLUMN: Matonovich faces life after assessing

South Bend Tribune

GOP members on County Council want discussion on vote

Lafayette Journal and Courier

Election board, Polles trade testy comments

EDITORIAL: Time to rein in government spending

CENTRAL INDIANA

Indianapolis Star

EDITORIAL: Find balance to keep kids safe and families together

WTHR-TV (Indianapolis)

Daniels may be considered for national run

Muncie Star Press

Lanane rises to No. 2 Democratic caucus position in state Senate

Terre Haute Tribune-Star

Terre Haute's slimmed down 2009 budget on display Thursday

SOUTHERN INDIANA

Evansville Courier & Press

Ticket requests for Obama's inauguration flooding Ellsworth's office

Ex-Bush adviser visiting UE to talk economics

Louisville Courier-Journal

Floyd council to discuss income tax